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• They must keep membership rosters, contracts, budget income and expense statements, balance sheets, tax
• And they often struggle to obtain a quorum in the membership participation to approve any kind of amendments
• That's... and a grocery store. And a grocery store. So this, I mean, there's retail happening.
• communities, as you just heard, there is no transportation to take older adults either to the grocery store

Summary: The Committee on Local Government heard testimony on House Bill 3176, which would create a statutory framework for homeowners associations. Sponsor Rep. Koslow said the bill addresses quorum problems, allows defunct associations to revive, sets deadlines for election and covenant challenges, requires fidelity insurance, and expands recordkeeping and disclosure to members. Supporters said Missouri HOAs currently operate under a patchwork of outdated documents and laws, while opponents from the home builders and bankers groups warned the bill could interfere with development interests, create burdens, and increase risk or fees. Committee members raised concerns about fairness, homeowner rights, and whether the bill would override stricter local subdivision standards; no action was taken on the bill during the hearing. The committee also heard House Bill 3277, a local public safety tax measure for Northwoods. Rep. Fountain Henderson said the city needs the tax to upgrade police equipment and support public safety, and members noted the city’s retail center and voter approval requirement. The hearing then moved to House Bill 3143, which would allow counties to place a quarter-cent sales tax on the ballot for senior services. Rep. Parker and supporters from senior services organizations said the measure would help fund Meals on Wheels, transportation, nutrition centers, in-home care, and other aging services, especially in rural areas with limited funding and transportation. Some members questioned the breadth of spending authority, oversight, and whether a sales tax would shift costs onto seniors, but the bill drew supportive testimony overall. In executive session, the committee voted House Bill 2732 do pass by 13-1 and House Bill 3028 do pass unanimously. It then took up House Bill 2431, a package of local tax authorization measures, adopted a substitute and amendment adding several city and county proposals, and voted the House Committee Substitute do pass by 13-1. The committee then adjourned.

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• mean, if this law passes today or July 1, it goes into effect or whatever, it doesn't mean that your store
• mean, if this law passes today or July 1, it goes into effect or whatever, it doesn't mean that your store
• So this is a work group with a very detailed membership that will have a robust discussion, and then
• Speaker: convenience stores will be allowed three machines; restaurants, four machines; truck stops,
• appointments, confirmation process, Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board appointments, membership

Keywords: March 14, 2026 - Regular Session Part 2, 976, house, all

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• one of those municipalities it operates and has that restriction, then everybody else, all their stores
• disrespecting us and then causing the only solution to be increased prices, whether to the grocery store
• We have program membership of over 20,000 votes up and down the East Coast and elsewhere.
• Coast Guard license captain in a recreational boater with membership in the MTOA and AGLCA or cruising
• Many also carry hazardous materials such as fuel and oil stored in making this bill regulates thought

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Since 2016, McKay has led Vidiots' acclaimed revival, reopening the beloved video store and restoring
• Since 2016, McKay has led Vidiots' acclaimed revival, reopening the beloved video store and restoring
• In this capacity, she built membership growth and services, launched Membership Matters, organized Hawaii

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• You know, I can't go to the grocery store and not have some idea of how my money's being spent.
• You know, I can't go to the grocery store and not have some idea of how my money's being spent.
• One of the challenges at the time was that the board membership that was supposed to be providing supervision
• Do you know if the board membership has changed at all for this organization?

Summary: The House convened, completed the roll call, prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance, and then took up several measures. The main floor debate centered on House Bill 2787, a one-time $2 million supplemental for the Choosing Childbirth program through the State Department of Health. Supporters said the money would prevent a lapse in services for more than 4,000 mothers and children, especially in rural areas, until the organization can reenter the bidding process in 2028. Opponents questioned the nonprofit’s transparency, donor base, leadership, and prior use of state funds, arguing the Legislature should not provide another supplemental without clearer accountability. The bill passed 70-19, and the emergency clause also passed. The House also considered Senate Bill 546 on data privacy. After floor amendments removed the emergency clause and set a January 1, 2027 effective date, the bill was explained as a comprehensive consumer data privacy measure applying to certain businesses operating in Oklahoma. It would give consumers rights to access, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal data, with enforcement through the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division and civil penalties for violations. The bill passed 84-4. In addition, House Bill 2786 received a joint committee report and passed with no debate; it provides supplemental funding to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to complete fiscal year 2025 payments to CCBHCs and other vendors, and its emergency clause also passed. The House adopted House Resolution 1034 recognizing February as Black History Month. The chamber also heard several introductions and announcements before adjourning.

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• And so then that would end up being 102, but basically reducing the amount of membership as well.
• And so then that would end up being 102, but basically reducing the amount of membership as well.
• And so then that would end up being 102, but basically reducing the amount of membership as well.
• And so then that would end up being 102, but basically reducing the amount of membership as well.
• You can go to the grocery store pretty much anonymously. You could do whatever anonymously.

Summary: The House Elections Budget Committee held a public hearing on several joint resolutions dealing with Missouri legislative term limits and chamber structure. Representatives Peggy McGaugh, Marty Joe Murray, Bruce Sassman, and Jeff Myers presented versions of HJR 104, 121, 122, 149, and related measures that would allow legislators to serve up to 16 total years in either chamber rather than being limited to eight years in one chamber and eight in the other. The sponsors argued the change would preserve institutional knowledge, reduce lobbyist influence, and let voters choose whether experienced members should continue serving. They also discussed leadership limits, with proposals to cap service as Speaker or President Pro Tem, and debated whether those limits should be consecutive or total terms. One proposal also would reduce the size of the House to 103 members, which Myers said would improve efficiency and avoid a senator controlling House members in a three-representative-per-Senate-district model. Committee members raised concerns about self-serving motives, the optics of extending service, possible gaps when members run for the Senate with time left on their 16-year limit, and whether smaller or larger districts would weaken rural representation or shift power toward population centers. Some members supported the concept as a way to preserve expertise and reduce the influence of lobbyists, while others argued the public may view the change skeptically, especially given the original 1992 term-limit vote. Myers defended the smaller House proposal as a way to lower costs, reduce staff redundancy, and improve legislative effectiveness, while opponents questioned whether the fiscal savings would offset the need for more staff and whether the change would actually solve the problems described. Public testimony was split. An opponent argued Missouri voters should not be asked to revisit a decision they made on term limits, said the General Assembly should not be trying to overturn the public’s earlier choice, and urged rejection of all the resolutions. He also criticized lobbyist influence and cited past corruption cases to argue for keeping strict term limits. After testimony concluded, the committee moved into executive session and passed House Bill 3146 by a vote of 10-2. The meeting then adjourned with no further business.

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• corner store, but you waste 45 minutes and you have to have a membership.
• So that's the convenience membership.
• </c> because it's a convenience store, right? because it's a convenience store, right?
• So that is something Americans store.
• </c> unions membership to decide for themsel. unions membership to decide for themsel.

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The subcommittee focused primarily on a bill concerning long-term care insurance rate increases and consumer notice. Members and staff discussed replacing or supplementing a proposed public hearing requirement with annual reporting, website updates, and consumer-facing disclosures about approved rate increases, carriers writing the products, and how the products work. Several participants emphasized that long-term care policies are long-term products, that rate increases can be spread over many years for actuarial reasons, and that consumers need better information about trends and the impact of increases. A major point of disagreement was whether the bill should try to cap premium increases. One member argued the real problem is unexpected increases of 15% to 20% and urged a statutory cap to protect consumers. Insurance department representatives and others responded that hard caps had been struck down in prior case law, that the department’s core responsibility is solvency, and that carriers need sufficient premium to pay future claims. They also said the market is struggling because many carriers stopped selling the product, leaving in-force policies to bear the cost, and that overly restrictive caps could cause insurers to withdraw from the state. The discussion then shifted toward a compromise requiring carriers to notify policyholders before a rate increase is approved and allowing a 60-day comment period. Participants debated whether the notice should come from the carrier, how confidentiality rules would apply before approval, and what the department should do with public comments. The department said it already reviews filings carefully and that submitted rates are often adjusted before approval; lawmakers noted that prior commissioners had pushed back on increases in some cases, including a seven-year moratorium. No final vote was taken in the excerpt, and the chair repeatedly tried to move the subcommittee along to other bills.

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• And this is actually the thrift store... ...move up to supported employment, you know.
• And this is actually the thrift store.
• You know, so even within just the thrift store, there's different types of tasks that you can start kind
• You know, so even within just the thrift store, there's different types of tasks that you can start kind
• Representative Ennett—who was not here at the moment—but we're going to look at updating our task force membership

Summary: The Arkansas Legislative Autism Task Force approved the April 1, 2026 meeting minutes and discussed several vacant membership slots, including positions tied to the Arkansas Psychology Board, Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, UAMS, and parent or guardian appointments. Members said they would try to fill the vacancies and, if not, include the issue in the legislative report and consider statutory changes in the next General Assembly. The task force then heard from the Developmental Disabilities Provider Association and Civitan Services about DDPA’s role in supporting 80 provider organizations serving more than 13,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 75 counties. They described services such as early intervention day programs, adult day programs, supported employment, intermediate care facilities, work activities, and community/residential waiver services, and said autism falls within the populations they serve. They also shared survey information on services used by older adults with IDD and offered contact information for providers. Members also heard a proposal to amend Act 656 of 2021 to add licensed psychological practitioners as qualified providers for autism waiver-related evaluations. The presenter argued this would reduce wait times, avoid duplicate assessments, and help families access services sooner, while noting that Arkansas Medicaid already pays for some of these evaluations. Task force members and Dr. Scott discussed the roles of psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and the possibility of using training or board oversight to ensure evaluators are properly qualified, with some noting that speech pathologists’ inclusion has historical and clinical roots. The task force also said it still needs a future discussion on fraud, plans to invite the Attorney General’s office, and wants to identify priorities for the 2027 session before adjourning.

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• of Glasgow, Whereas that native of Glasgow, Kentucky, Frank Ryard's family owned a sporting goods store
• Glasgow in early 1997, he sold his father on the idea for a trophy order website for the sporting goods store
• affection for him, as well as our respect for the professional work that he has done on behalf of our membership
• work that he has done on behalf<00:38:58.640><c> of</c><00:38:58.880><c> our</c><00:38:59.200><c> membership
• </c> behalf of our membership. behalf of our membership.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and approved the journal from February 17, 2026. The House communicated passage of several bills and requested concurrence, and committee reports were received, including favorable reports on Senate Bills 70, 74, 80, 127, and 154. Senate Bill 191 was also reported and then recommitted to the Appropriations and Revenue Committee. Senate Bill 104 was passed over and retained its place on the calendar. The chamber then took up and passed Senate Bill 47, which provides line-of-duty death benefits for search and rescue volunteers, with supporters emphasizing the dangerous emergency work these teams perform and the need to treat them like other first responders. Senate Bill 159, concerning missing and unidentified persons and aligning Kentucky with federal “Billy’s Law” database requirements, also passed unanimously after testimony about its value in helping families and law enforcement. Senate Bill 85, allowing state retirement beneficiaries to establish special needs trusts, passed unanimously as well, with members describing it as a way to provide long-term security for dependents with special needs. The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 78 honoring the CSX Santa Train and Senate Resolution 76 honoring Frank Ryard and the Ryard’s Scoreboard for its long-standing role in Kentucky high school athletics. Members spoke about the scoreboard’s importance to athletes, families, and sports coverage statewide. Later, new bills and a concurrent resolution were introduced, including measures on state government, duty-related disability benefits, arrest-related deaths, detainee fatality review, carbon dioxide sequestration, and a mental health alternative response task force. The Senate received notice that Senate Bill 172 had been delivered to the Governor, then recessed for committee meetings and adjourned until February 19, 2026.

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• He used his talent as a mechanic to repair machinery for the organization's thrift store and support
• HG 4516 by gain a ruling prohibiting the use of Chinese technology to collect, process, transfers, store
• HB 4522 by vote ruling membership of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council for the Committee on Public
• benefits applicable by the Employees Retirement System of Texas for certain retirees who resume membership
• in the employment class of membership referred the Committee of Pensions Investments and Financial Services

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• He used his talent as a mechanic to repair machinery for the Oregon thrift store and support their mission
• H.U. 4516 by Gainor really prohibiting the use of Chinese technology to collect process transfers stored
• really neither Medical Service Certification Providers, or for the Committee on Public Health. membership
• It's applicable by the employees retirement system of Texas for certain retirees who resume membership
• Trade, Workforce, and Economic Development, HB 4757 by Thompson relating to eligibility for membership

Bills: HB9, HB22, HB908, HB1392

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tangible personal property, income-producing property, business personal property, tax exemption, local government finance, appraisal district, chief appraiser, rendition statement, property tax relief, small business, commercial property, leased property, related business entity, unified business enterprise, tax situs, Texas Tax Code, local taxing unit, constitutional amendment

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• Never paid any attention when I stopped at the Maverick store or, you know, one of the convenience stores
• or you know uh one of the Maverick store or you know uh one of the convenience<00:35:01.760><c> stores
• But um one of our convenience stores.
• </c><01:20:15.199><c> and</c> into small convenience stores and into small convenience stores and picking
• I think distributes is specific to this statute and and membership and and uh you know, we membership

Bills: SF0071, SF0088, SF0056

Keywords: homeland security, search and rescue, grants, emergency response, Wyoming, sex offender, child care facility, residency restrictions, public safety, criminal law, sex offenders, child care facilities, legislation, kratom, regulation, healthcare, age restrictions, manufacturing standards, 916, all

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• I believe we are in store for two individual polls, beginning with the engrossed substitute House Bill
• This is a bill concerning membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System for port workers who
• oversight board within the WTMA to govern the self-supported assessment program and modifies the membership

Keywords: 904, all

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• So we feel this day in and day out at the pump, in our utility bills, at the grocery store.
• So when consumers go to the store, they're not going to think, 'Oh, things are expensive because of the
• So when consumers go to the store, they're not going to think, oh, things are expensive because of the
• We have over 950 professional economic developers in our membership.
• These memberships have provided networking opportunities, increased my business visibility, and contributed

Summary: The committee held an information hearing on California’s economy and household affordability, with the first panel focusing on inflation, housing, energy, wages, and the likely effects of new federal tariff policy. PPIC’s Sarah Bone said Californians remain deeply pessimistic about the economy, with inflation the main driver of concern; she noted prices are still about 23% higher than in January 2020, with especially large increases in food, energy, and housing costs. LAO’s Brian Euler emphasized that housing is the largest household expense and pointed to insurance, electricity, gasoline, and health care as other major cost pressures, urging the Legislature to review whether existing policies are actually reducing costs and to consider studies of why recent housing laws have not produced more units. UC Davis economist Catherine Russ warned that tariffs on China, Canada, Mexico, and potentially broader imports could raise consumer prices, disrupt supply chains, and hurt California exporters, farmers, and small businesses; she suggested monitoring prices, strengthening food assistance, and preparing transition support for affected workers and producers. Members pressed the panelists for concrete, near-term policy ideas, especially on housing and tariffs. Questions centered on whether accessory dwelling units are making a meaningful dent in affordability, how to improve implementation of pro-housing laws at the local level, and how to measure the impact of tariffs on consumers, health care, and agriculture. Panelists said ADUs help but are limited, that state laws can be undermined by local implementation and litigation, and that tariff effects may show up quickly in prices and later in hiring and investment. Several members stressed that the tariff issue is not a minor disruption for constituents and asked for more data on consumer impacts, food aid needs, and crop-specific farm losses. The second panel shifted to regional economic development and small business support. Go-Biz’s Derek Kirk described California Jobs First and the state economic blueprint as a first-in-decades, regionally informed strategy to create good-paying jobs, support key sectors, and align workforce and business development across 13 regions. The California Association for Local Economic Development’s Gerbach Sahota argued that local governments need practical tools, stable policy, and stronger partnerships with the state, while warning that prosperity is not always perceived as shared and that rural communities can be left behind. He urged the Legislature to use hearings, local input, and existing funding streams more effectively, including for recovery and infrastructure. David Fitzgerald of the Small Business Development Centers said California’s SBDC network serves hundreds of thousands of clients, many of them women and historically underrepresented entrepreneurs, and has generated billions in economic impact, capital access, revenue, and jobs. He said the biggest gaps are outreach to the state’s many self-employed businesses with no employees, better labor data on those workers, and more flexible support for direct services. Committee members then asked what small businesses need most in the face of inflation and tariff shocks, including lower licensing costs and other relief, and the discussion continued on how to better target state support to businesses and households under pressure.

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• They didn't have the experience I did because it kind of dwindled as far as membership and that sort
• Horticulture covers all of the horticulture that is sold, whether it's in small stores, big box stores
• We oversee all commodities that are bought, sold, and stored in the state except for the federal elevators
• You could put, you know, I mean, I would think that the store owner could put a sticker on the side and
• Do you convert your store at one time? I can. Oh, you understand. So, you know, oh, yeah.

Keywords: 965, house, all

Summary: The committee took up several agriculture-related bills and heard testimony on each. HB 715 by Representative Dezotel would require aerial applicators using public airports or landing fields to carry radios and transponders for safety; after a technical amendment was adopted, the bill was reported favorably. HB 663 by Vice Chairman Travis Johnson would update the board makeup of the Delta Economic Research and Sustainability District by removing certain ex officio members and reducing the board from 24 to 23; amendments were adopted and the bill was reported favorably. HB 717 by Representative Schamberhorn would increase and clarify labeling requirements for cell-cultured food products, including a larger, more visible font size; after a technical amendment, it was reported favorably with support from committee members and witnesses. The committee also considered HB 834 by Representative McMahon, a local-control bill on animal shelters and stray animals. A large amendment package of 23 amendments was adopted, revising hold periods, ownership transfer rules, local government discretion, liability protections, and the role of nonprofit or designated shelters. Testimony from the author, Police Jury Association representatives, and Michelle Hall emphasized that the bill is intended to fix a legal gap so shelters can transfer ownership to adopters, while preserving local control and limiting liability for good-faith actions. The bill was reported favorably with amendments. The committee then heard from Louisiana 4-H and FFA student leaders, who described how those programs developed leadership, public speaking, and agricultural career goals. Members responded with personal reflections and praise for the programs’ impact on rural youth and future agricultural leadership. Finally, the committee took up sunset review legislation: SB 349 to recreate the Department of Agriculture and Forestry was reported favorably, and SB 350, a technical change to the Louisiana Soybean Association/soybean board structure, was also reported favorably. Commissioner Mike Strain then began a lengthy presentation on the department’s functions, programs, boards, and commissions, but no further action was taken in the portion provided.

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• cost of that, uh, cost of that food is vastly more expensive than what you can buy in the grocery store
• Um, not all stores, like when you come into our store, we're going to educate you. 21 and over, we're
• We each want to, we want to demonstrate as an example on how to run a hemp store, CBD store, whatever
• That's not traditional club membership. Traditional club membership is about 50,000.

Bills: HB294

Keywords: energy efficiency, tax exemption, residential properties, sustainability, real estate

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• And so now it's time to address ultra-processed foods in our grocery stores.
• And so invited him to provide us with feedback to go back and talk to their membership to let us know
• Our grocery stores operate a little bit differently than your typical store that we're talking about
• um operate a little bit differently than your typical store that we're talking about here today and
• So I think this is pretty important for people like me to be able to go to a store and be able to find

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• AARP is a social change organization for the 50-plus with a membership of over 700,000 in the state of
• Community leaders who brick by brick, store by store, block by block are rebuilding their downtown. .
• , the goal would be to make as many sales of as many products within my store as possible.
• So thank you to the Waltons and the Walmart stores for both of these. But why federal?
• Thank you to the Walton's and the Walmart stores for both of these. But why federal?

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• But the prior executive steering committee had agency staff, but also membership of all agencies.
• Sometimes we maintain those files, and we create separate data stores, and then you get into source..
• Sometimes we maintain those files and we create separate data stores, and then you get into, you know
• This is a project scope value cost, not necessarily the membership that you're paying monthly.
• This is a project scope value cost, not necessarily the membership that you're paying monthly.

Summary: The subcommittee heard updates on several major technology modernization efforts, beginning with the Department of Financial Services’ Florida PALM project, which is replacing the state’s decades-old FLAIR accounting system. DFS described PALM as a statewide effort affecting all three branches of government, with cash management already live and the remaining financial management, payroll, and data warehouse components still in development. Officials said the project began in 2014, was restructured after a 2022 legislative pause, and is now being recommended for a go-live delay from January 2026 to July 2026. Members asked about governance, staffing, contract structure, cost growth, and maintenance costs; DFS said the contract is deliverable-based, the current amendment would add a net $2.2 million, and post-go-live maintenance is expected to be about $13 million annually under the current contract through July 2027. The Agency for Health Care Administration then updated the committee on the FX Medicaid enterprise modernization program. AHCA explained that federal CMS directed states to move from monolithic Medicaid systems to a modular approach, leading Florida to procure separate vendors for integration services, data warehouse, unified operations, provider services, and claims processing, with pharmacy benefits still to be procured. Officials said the project has spent about $334 million to date, with most costs federally matched, and requested $189.95 million for the upcoming year. They also highlighted a 2024 special assessment that produced 81 recommendations, most tied to staffing shortages, and said the Legislature added 47 FTEs, with 17 currently filled or being filled. Members asked about governance changes, production status, data access, and future technology maintenance; AHCA said some components are operational, the data warehouse is nearing certification, and the agency is working to keep the system adaptable and nonproprietary. The Department of Children and Families presented its Access modernization project, which is replacing a mainframe-based eligibility system used for SNAP, TANF, Medicaid assistance, and related programs. DCF said the six-year, $205 million project is in its third year and has already delivered a new customer portal with mobile access, multi-factor authentication, and fraud protections, while also building a worker portal, document management, community partner tools, and workload management functions. The agency said it is requesting $36.625 million for the next fiscal year, the same as last year, and emphasized that the project has remained on schedule and on budget by breaking work into smaller modules and using strong vendor and staff support. Members praised the project’s progress and asked about cybersecurity testing and the long delay before modernization began; DCF said security requirements were built in from the outset and that the remaining work will focus on moving staff off the legacy mainframe and modernizing notices and back-end processes.

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• </c> that is not safely stored or secured. that is not safely stored or secured.
• </c><04:17:16.080><c> reservation,</c> partnership with the store reservation, partnership with the store
• Um, the membership and mentorship is key for all outdoor pursuits and activities.
• Um, the membership and mentorship is key for all outdoor pursuits and activities.
• Um, the membership and mentorship is key for all outdoor pursuits and activities.

Keywords: 1189, house, all